Tammy Slaton, known for her role in TLC’s show 1000-Lb. Sisters, has disclosed details about her life with Caleb Willingham during the latest season of the show. In the new series, Tammy revealed that she and Caleb felt like roommates before he passed away, aged 40, in June due to unknown causes. The couple met at Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio, in 2022, and got married at the same facility shortly after. They remained living at the center throughout their marriage. Despite being newlyweds, Tammy stated that they had trouble finding private time together. Tammy underwent surgery to lose weight towards the end of 2022. In the clip filmed before Caleb’s death, Tammy spoke about the challenges she faced during her marriage. In a preview for season 5 of the show, Tammy said that it had been two months since she got married.
Tammy Slaton, a popular figure from the reality TV show TLC, has recently shared some personal insights about her life with her late spouse Caleb Willingham in the latest season of 1000-Lb. Sisters.
Tammy, who lost her husband Caleb, revealed that they felt like roommates before his death. In a video clip, Tammy expressed her happiness with Caleb, calling him the best thing that ever happened to her. However, due to safety reasons, they weren’t allowed to sleep in the same bed. She explained that despite being in their first apartment, they still felt like roommates. The couple found it challenging to find a private moment as they were both in a rehab center. Tammy admitted that one of the hardest parts of being newlyweds in a facility is the lack of privacy. Despite the challenges, Tammy loved sharing her life with Caleb, and he was someone she felt comfortable with. Tammy even joked that passing gas in front of Caleb was magical and showed how close they were.
Tammy and Caleb tied the knot in November of 2022, shortly after their chance encounter at a medical facility.
According to a video obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Tammy expresses her immense joy with Caleb by stating that he’s “the best thing that has ever happened” to her. She also mentions being “really happy” with him.
The star of TLC has impressively lost 300lbs since becoming famous on the TV series. Caleb mentioned that people often tell him and Tammy that they are a cute couple, but in his opinion, they are the type of couple that makes people sick. The upcoming season of 1000-Lb. Sisters will showcase their journey as Tammy adjusts to life after leaving rehab in February this year. The show will also explore Tammy’s challenges with Caleb’s weight gain and relapse in his recovery, which caused tension in their relationship. According to The Sun, Caleb and Tammy were estranged when he passed away on June 30. An insider revealed that Tammy was planning to file for divorce due to their disagreement over their diets. They alleged that Caleb had not been following his diet in rehab, causing him to gain 30lbs and neglect his program. Although Caleb tried to reconcile with Tammy while they were separated, his attempts were unsuccessful, and Tammy was reportedly on the verge of finalizing their divorce.
Tammy disclosed in the month of June that she had ceased using the oxygen tank, which was her previous dependence. The image depicts her with the oxygen tank.
In 2021, Tammy weighed a staggering 717 pounds. However, she managed to shed a significant amount of weight and was able to qualify for bariatric surgery in 2022, having reduced her weight to 534 pounds. The star, who featured on the popular show ‘1000-LB Sisters’ alongside her sister Amy Slaton, gained a large following. Unfortunately, she recently experienced a tragedy and paid tribute to her late partner Caleb via Instagram. Despite this heartache, Tammy has continued to maintain her impressive weight loss, and even achieved the milestone of walking without assistance or oxygen. She attributed her success to making positive lifestyle changes such as reducing portion sizes, avoiding sugar and soda, and generally living more healthily. Fans of the show can catch Tammy on TLC’s upcoming episode airing on December 12th.
